4/6/2022 Around me are wild fires in Weir’s Valley which were whipped by winds of up to 80 miles per hour destroying huge areas of woodland and some homes. Fire crews from around the area converged to fight these fires and put their lives on the line for those they do not even know. While in the Navy I was tasked with others from my ship to help fight an horrific fire. There were many fire tornadoes drawing wind in so fast you were pulled toward them. The fires raced so fast the trees exploded sending huge pieces of wood on us. At times you were not so much fighting the fire as trying to save your own life. While not even a Christian I experienced the power and wonder of hope and grace.

This is a combination of my Hope and Grace Journals.